Neoplasia is becoming increasingly common as captive reptile populations age, and it should always be included in the differential diagnosis of disease in an adult reptile. In addition to spontaneously developing neoplastic diseases, tumors have been associated with parasitism and oncogenic viruses. Surgical or endoscopic biopsies are preferred for diagnosis. Techniques such as radiography, CT, MRI, ultrasonography, endoscopy, cytology, histopathology (biopsy), and viral isolation provide improved diagnostic capabilities and assist with staging the disease. Once neoplasia is diagnosed, treatment protocols similar to those used in other animals should be considered.
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Reptiles
Overview of Reptiles
Management and Husbandry of Reptiles
Clinical Procedures for Reptiles
Bacterial Diseases of Reptiles
Mycotic Diseases of Reptiles
Viral Diseases of Reptiles
Parasitic Diseases of Reptiles
Environmental Diseases and Traumatic Injuries of Reptiles
Metabolic and Endocrine Diseases of Reptiles
Reproductive Diseases of Reptiles
Neoplastic Diseases of Reptiles